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Castrol Edge 5W-30 5qt
Castrol · Automotive / Fluids
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Castrol Castrol Edge 5W-30 5qt is 3.9x — it retails for $32.97 while its raw materials cost approximately $8.5.
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Retail price
$32.97
Raw materials
$8.5
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$13.5
3.9x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
2.4x
vs all-in cost
26%
materials share of price
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